{"id":23998,"date":"2026-06-15T14:54:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T18:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?p=23998"},"modified":"2026-06-15T16:41:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T20:41:12","slug":"orange-county-lowers-heat-threshold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/2026\/06\/orange-county-lowers-heat-threshold\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange County Lowers Heat Threshold, Expands Access to Cooling Locations with Free LYNX Rides"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As Central Florida heads into the peak of summer, Orange County is taking additional steps to protect residents from extreme heat by lowering its heat index activation threshold from 108 degrees to 103 degrees.<\/p>\n<p>The heat index \u2014 often referred to as what the temperature \u201cfeels like\u201d \u2014 combines air temperature and humidity. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/mlb\/\">National Weather Service<\/a>, prolonged exposure to a heat index of 103 degrees or higher can lead to serious health risks, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke.<\/p>\n<p>While the new threshold may sound like a significant operational shift, County officials emphasize that cooling locations are already open and available regardless of temperature.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s a common misconception that cooling locations only open when we hit a certain number,\u201d said Carlos Durden, Assistant Manager, Office of Emergency Management. \u201cIn reality, these places are always available during normal business hours for anyone who needs relief from the heat.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>These cooling locations include air-conditioned public spaces and recreational water features designed to help residents stay safe. Options range from Orange County Parks and Recreation facilities and splash pads to library branches, community centers, and local homeless shelters.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What changes at 103 degrees?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When the heat index reaches 103 degrees,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.golynx.com\/\">LYNX<\/a> will begin offering free bus rides to and from any designated cooling location, removing transportation barriers for those most vulnerable to extreme heat. That means whether you need a break from the heat for an hour or a safe place to spend part of the day, getting there becomes easier and more accessible.<\/p>\n<p>Officials stress that residents do not need to wait for a heat advisory to take advantage of these resources.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Orange County Cooling Locations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span><strong>Orange County Parks and Recreation<\/strong><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\"><p><em>Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 8 p.m.<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CultureParks\/Parks.aspx?m=dtlvw&amp;d=3\">Barnett Recreation Center<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CultureParks\/Parks.aspx?m=dtlvw&amp;d=7\">Bithlo Community Park<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CultureParks\/Parks.aspx?m=dtlvw&amp;d=54\">Goldenrod Recreation Center<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CultureParks\/Parks.aspx?m=dtlvw&amp;d=26\">Magnolia Park Eco Education Center<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CultureParks\/Parks.aspx?m=dtlvw&amp;d=27\">Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex<\/a> (<em>Monday through Friday<\/em>)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CultureParks\/Parks.aspx?m=dtlvw&amp;d=75\">Meadow Woods Recreation Center<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CultureParks\/Parks.aspx?m=dtlvw&amp;d=31\">Orlo Vista Park<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CultureParks\/Parks.aspx?m=dtlvw&amp;d=65\">Renaissance Senior Center Recreation Center<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CultureParks\/Parks.aspx?m=dtlvw&amp;d=102\">Silver Star Recreation Center<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CultureParks\/Parks.aspx?m=dtlvw&amp;d=39\">Tibet-Butler Nature Preserve<\/a> (<em>8 a.m.-6 p.m.<\/em>)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CultureParks\/Parks.aspx?m=dtlvw&amp;d=104\">West Orange Recreation Center<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span><strong>Outdoor Splashpad<\/strong><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\"><p><em>Hours vary by location<\/em><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CultureParks\/Parks.aspx?m=dtlvw&amp;d=2\">Barber Park<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CultureParks\/Parks.aspx?m=dtlvw&amp;d=3\">Barnett Park<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CultureParks\/Parks.aspx?m=dtlvw&amp;d=7\">Bithlo Community Park<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CultureParks\/Parks.aspx?m=dtlvw&amp;d=59\">Capehart Park<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CultureParks\/Parks.aspx?m=dtlvw&amp;d=14\">Downey Park<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CultureParks\/Parks.aspx?m=dtlvw&amp;d=66\">Dr. P Phillips Community Park<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span><strong>Orange County Library System<\/strong><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\"><p><em>Hours vary by location<\/em><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ocls.info\/locations-hours\/alafaya-branch\/\">Alafaya Branch<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ocls.info\/locations-hours\/chickasaw-branch\/\">Chickasaw Branch<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ocls.info\/locations-hours\/eatonville-branch\/\">Eatonville Branch<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ocls.info\/locations-hours\/fairview-shores-branch\/\">Fairview Shores Branch<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ocls.info\/locations-hours\/hiawassee-branch\/\">Hiawassee Branch<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maitlandpubliclibrary.org\/\">Maitland Public Library<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ocls.info\/locations-hours\/north-orange-branch\/\">North Orange Branch<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ocls.info\/locations-hours\/orlando-public-library\/\">Orlando Public Library<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ocls.info\/locations-hours\/south-creek-branch\/\">South Creek Branch<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ocls.info\/locations-hours\/south-trail-branch\/\">South Trail Branch<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ocls.info\/locations-hours\/southeast-branch\/\">Southeast Branch<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ocls.info\/locations-hours\/southwest-branch\/\">Southwest Branch<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ocls.info\/locations-hours\/washington-park-branch\/\">Washington Park Branch<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ocls.info\/locations-hours\/west-oaks-branch\/\">West Oaks Branch<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ocls.info\/locations-hours\/windermere-branch\/\">Windermere Branch<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ocls.info\/locations-hours\/winter-garden-branch\/\">Winter Garden Branch<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winterparklibrary.org\/\">Winter Park Library<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span><strong>Community Centers<\/strong><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\"><p><strong>&#8211; <\/strong><em>Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/em><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CommunityFamilyServices\/CommunityActionDivision.aspx\">East Orange<\/a> (<em>12-5 p.m.<\/em>)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CommunityFamilyServices\/CommunityActionDivision.aspx\">Holden Heights<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CommunityFamilyServices\/CommunityActionDivision.aspx\">John Bridges, Building A<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CommunityFamilyServices\/CommunityActionDivision.aspx\">Maxey<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CommunityFamilyServices\/CommunityActionDivision.aspx\">Multicultural Center<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CommunityFamilyServices\/CommunityActionDivision.aspx\">Taft<\/a> (12-<em>5 p.m<\/em>.)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/CommunityFamilyServices\/CommunityActionDivision.aspx\">Willow Street<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span><strong>Homeless Shelters<\/strong><\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\"><p><em>Hours vary by location<\/em><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.christianservicecenter.org\/\">Christian Service Center<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralfloridahomeless.org\/\">Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div><\/p>\n<p>For heat-related emergencies, call 911 immediately. To monitor current conditions, check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/mlb\/\">National Weather Service<\/a> for active heat advisories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Central Florida heads into the peak of summer, Orange County is taking additional steps to protect residents from extreme heat by lowering its heat index activation threshold from 108 degrees to 103 degrees. The heat index \u2014 often referred to as what the temperature \u201cfeels like\u201d \u2014 combines air temperature and humidity. 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